“He that would govern others, first should be master of himself.”
According to our Chinese saying, we must set ourself as an example so that we can govern other people. If we live a careless life, how can we control others.
“Remember that there is always a limit of self-indulgence, but none to self-restraint.”
-M. K. Gandhi
Indeed, we, human, sometime may live a careless life, but, remember, that we must watch our limit. We cannot go beyond our boarder line. If not controlled, we may fall into a deep pit and destroy our whole life.
“Character does not reach its best, until it is controlled, harnessed, and disciplined.”
Even we have a decent character, we have to control our daily life and discipline our life. Otherwise our good character cannot appear from way of our daily life.
“Give neither counsel nor salt until you are asked for it.”
-Arabic Proverb
We, most of us, have such a habit to give advice to the people who do not ask for it. It is not a good way to do that. People will not welcome our advice if they do not ask. It is better to keep our mouth shut and watch.